ensemble
together
at the same time
On va manger ensemble ce soir ?
Are we eating together tonight?
the whole
the entirety
L'ensemble de l'équipe est d'accord.
The whole team agrees.
a set
a collection (e.g., tools, items, mathematical set)
J'ai acheté un ensemble d'outils pour monter les meubles.
I bought a set of tools to put the furniture together.
an outfit
a coordinated set of clothing
Elle a choisi un bel ensemble pour la soirée.
She chose a nice outfit for the evening.
a musical group or ensemble (small orchestra, chamber group)
L'ensemble baroque donnera un concert ce soir.
The baroque ensemble will give a concert tonight.
Notes
GENERAL INFO
Ensemble means "together" (adverb) or "a set/outfit" (masculine noun).
USAGE
As an adverb, it typically follows the verb to indicate joint action: "Nous allons manger ensemble." (We're going to eat together.)
TRAPS
Don't confuse adverbial ensemble with an adjective. It doesn't change form based on gender or number. For "they are together," use "Ils sont ensemble," not "ils sont ensembles."
